My son is 5 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 at 3.5 years of age. He has been in excellent control. He has just recently developed antibodies to his thyroid. Is this very common?

Answer:

Thyroid insufficiency is common in children with Type 1 Diabetes
and it is also a linked disorder of the immune system. About 10% of these
children require actual supplementation for a limited time and an equal
number will have some enlargement of the thyroid; but can be watched.

Last Updated: Tuesday April 06, 2010 15:08:54
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